Toshiba NB505 User Manual

User’s Manual

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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series

To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the 

AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working 

outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is 

being charged.

Refer to User Information Guide about Charging time.

The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following 

conditions:

■

The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it 

might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full 

capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5°C to 

35°C (41°F to 95°F).

■

The battery is nearly completely discharged. In this instance you should 

leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery 

should begin charging.

The DC IN/Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery 

operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following 

conditions:

■

The battery has not been used for a long time.

■

The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for 

a long time.

■

A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.

In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power 

on until the system automatically turns itself off.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and to 

a wall outlet that is supplying power.

3. Charge the battery until the DC IN/Battery indicator glows green.

Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal 

capacity.

Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods.

■

Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar

■

Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window